Wide Sargasso Sea
"The sensual film based on the acclaimed novel by Jean Rhys."
Originally released in 1993. Wide Sargasso Sea is a thriller/drama film. directed by John Duigan.
Starring Karina Lombard, Nathaniel Parker, and Rachel Ward
Synopsis
In the wake of Jamaican emancipation, French colonist Annette Cosway falls into poverty and marries racist Englishman Paul Mason. But when Annette's young son dies in a fire started by former slaves, Mason flees to England, leaving his grief-stricken wife and her Creole daughter Antoinette behind. Soon Antoinette learns she must marry to claim her inheritance and sets her sights on Rochester, an Englishman eerily similar to Mason.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 16, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (34 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fine Line Features
- Sargasso Productions
- Laughing Kookaburra Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wide Sargasso Sea about?
In the wake of Jamaican emancipation, French colonist Annette Cosway falls into poverty and marries racist Englishman Paul Mason. But when Annette's young son dies in a fire started by former slave...
Who directed Wide Sargasso Sea?
Wide Sargasso Sea was directed by John Duigan.
How long is Wide Sargasso Sea?
Wide Sargasso Sea has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Wide Sargasso Sea released?
Wide Sargasso Sea was released on April 16, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wide Sargasso Sea?
The main cast of Wide Sargasso Sea includes Karina Lombard, Nathaniel Parker, Rachel Ward, Michael York, Martine Beswick.